Unemployment Insurance Fund Graduate Internship Programme 2027/2028 to 2029.
The Department of Employment and Labour invites qualifying applicants to apply for the Unemployment Insurance Fund Graduate Internship Programme for the 2027/2028 to 2029 financial year. The programme is designed to provide work exposure to graduates in their fields of study. Applicants must be unemployed and must never have participated in any internship programme, whether in the public or private sector.
The Department intends to promote equity in race, gender and disability through the filling of these posts with candidates whose appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets contained in the Employment Equity plan.
Positions Details
- Position: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Graduate Internship Programme (2027/2028 to 2029 Financial Year)
- Duration: 24 Months
- Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
- Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund: Pretoria
- Closing Date: 07 August 2026 (Walk-in: 16:00 | Online: 23:59)
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted before the closing date. Incomplete or late applications may be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no communication is received within a reasonable period after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Position: Internship: Office of the UIF Commissioner
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3OUIC2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Audit/Governance Coordinator
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3AGC2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Compliance Support
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3CS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Risk Management
Posts Number: 4
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/RM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Internal Audit
Posts Number: 4
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/IA2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Posts Number: 3
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/SPME2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Research and Policy Development
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/RPD2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Administrator Office of the CIO
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/CIO2026/UIF
Position: Internship: IT Projects
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ITP2026/UIF
Position: Internship: IT Business Support
Posts Number: 4
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ITBS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: IT Infrastructure Support
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ITIS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: IT Business Application
Posts Number: 6
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ITBA2026/UIF
Position: Internship: ICT Risk and Security
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ICTRS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Administrator Office of the Director
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/AOD2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Human Resource Practices
Posts Number: 6
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/HRP2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Employee Relations
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ER2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Employee Health and Wellness Programme
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/EHWP2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Diversity Management
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/DM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Occupational Health and Safety
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/OHS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Training and Development
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/TD2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Employee Performance Management
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/EPM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Organizational Development, Business Process and Change Management
Posts Number: 3
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ODBPRCM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Legal Services
Posts Number: 5
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/LS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Board Services and Case Management
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/BSCM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Corporate Governance
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/CG2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Communication and Marketing
Posts Number: 3
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/COM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Demand and Acquisition
Posts Number: 6
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/DA2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Maintenance Management
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/MM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Records Management
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/RM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Asset and Fleet Management
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/AFM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Revenue Management
Posts Number: 3
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/REVM2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Budget
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/B2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Bank Reconciliation
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/BR2026/UIF
Position: Internship: AP Claims Creditors
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/APCC2026/UIF
Position: Internship: AP Trade Creditors
Posts Number: 1
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/APTC2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Labour Activation Programmes
Posts Number: 6
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/LAP2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Compliance Services
Posts Number: 4
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/CS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Business Operations Statistics
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/BOS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Provincial Support
Posts Number: 4
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/PS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Operation Systems Support Services
Posts Number: 2
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/OSSS2026/UIF
Position: Internship: Declarations and Call Centre Services
Posts Number: 9
Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/DCCS2026/UIF
The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for available vacancies. The department is committed to promoting employment equity by ensuring that appointments support representativity in line with the Employment Equity Plan. Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will contribute to achieving the department’s employment equity targets, including race, gender, and disability.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking employment in the South African public service.
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- Position: Internship: Office of the UIC Commissioner
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3OUIC2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Secretariat Studies, Office Administration and Office Management, or Management Assistant at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Provide secretarial and receptionist support in the office of the Commissioner. Render administrative support services. Assist with managing the Commissioner’s diary, events calendar and meeting arrangements.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Audit/Governance Coordinator
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3AGC2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Internal Audit, Auditing or Accounting at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Assist with internal and external audit coordination. Support requests from external auditors. Help implement audit action plans. Support the PROBITY process.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Compliance Support
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3CS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Internal Audit, Auditing or Accounting at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Assist with implementation of the compliance universe. Support compliance risk assessments. Assist in implementation of the compliance plan. Help review policies and procedures.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Risk Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/RM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Risk Management, Internal Control, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Public Management or Public Administration at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support implementation of the risk framework and strategies. Participate in risk research. Support the risk management programme through communication and training. Administer the fraud account.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Internal Audit
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/IA2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Internal Auditing, Finance, Accounting or IT Auditing at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support audit engagement planning. Participate in audit project development. Provide internal audit administration support. Assist with examining audit progress.
Email: [email protected]
Position: Internship: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (Ref: HR4/4/1/3/SPME2026/UIF, 3 Posts)
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Internal Audit, Forensic Audit, Economics, Accounting, Accounting Science, Commerce, Development Studies, Social Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Management or Business Administration at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support governance of the Fund’s strategy development process. Assist with monitoring and evaluation framework implementation. Facilitate service delivery evaluation and analysis.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Research and Policy Development
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/RPD2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Development Studies, Social Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Management, Business Administration or Public Administration at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support policy research and analysis for UIF. Participate in development, monitoring and review of policies, strategies, frameworks and guidelines. Provide administrative support to the sub-directorate.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Administrator, Office of the CIO
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/CIO2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Secretariat Studies, Office Administration and Office Management, or Management Assistant at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Provide secretarial and receptionist support in the office of the CIO. Render administrative support services. Assist with managing the CIO’s diary, events calendar and meeting arrangements.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: IT Projects
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/ITP2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or Project Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Coordinate delivery of projects within the Fund. Facilitate project deliverables in line with strategic objectives and quality standards. Coordinate project and programme quality management.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: IT Business Support
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/ITBS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics or Computer Systems Engineering at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Provide desktop support and computer systems assistance. Prepare hardware and workstation support for users. Support maximum access of technology equipment. Support functioning of technology.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: IT Infrastructure Support
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/ITIS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics or Computer Systems Engineering at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support installation, configuration and maintenance of LAN and WAN. Support network monitoring functions. Provide technical planning support.
Email: [email protected] (Chief Director: Corporate Services)
- Position: Internship: IT Business Application
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/ITBA2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics or Computer Systems Engineering at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support process improvement through systems implementation. Participate in customizing business application processes. Support gathering and documenting improvement requirements.
Email: [email protected] (Chief Director: Corporate Services)
- Position: Internship: ICT Risk and Security
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/ICTRS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics or Computer Systems Engineering at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support development and implementation of information security policies, procedures and standards. Support availability of business-critical ICT services. Support monitoring of ICT risk and policy compliance. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Administrator, Office of the Director
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/AOD2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Secretariat Studies, Office Administration and Office Management, or Management Assistant at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Provide secretarial and receptionist support in the office of the Director. Render administrative support services. Assist with managing the Director’s diary, events calendar and meeting arrangements.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Human Resource Practices
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/HRP2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology or Industrial Psychology at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Assist with administration of service benefits and conditions. Conduct recruitment, selection and placement, and implement the employment equity plan. Maintain personnel records and staff establishment.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Employee Relations
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/ER2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or LLB at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support handling of labour relations cases (grievance, misconduct, disputes). Support implementation of the Labour Relations Act, policies and guidelines. Support representation in conciliations, arbitration and bargaining chambers under supervision.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Employee Health and Wellness Programme
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/EHWP2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Social Work or Psychology at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support management of Employee Health and Wellness programmes. Assist with management of HIV/AIDS, TB and chronic illness programmes. Assist with health and productivity programmes.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Diversity Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/DM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Gender Studies or Youth Studies at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support implementation of gender, disability, youth and diversity management programmes. Participate in gender, disability and youth forums. Assist in promoting mainstreaming and empowerment of women, youth and people with disabilities.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Occupational Health and Safety
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/OHS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Health and Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Management or Environmental Health at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Assist in maintaining health, safety and security of staff in UIF buildings. Monitor implementation of SHE programme requirements. Assist in verifying OHS risk assessments. Participate in OHS investigations.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Training and Development
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/TD2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Management of Training, Human Resource Development, or Industrial and Organizational Psychology at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Provide learnership and internship functions. Implement bursary programmes. Provide induction and orientation programmes. Assist with implementation of business training.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Employee Performance Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/EPM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Development, or Industrial and Organizational Psychology at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Participate in implementation of the Performance Management and Development System. Support the Fund’s performance structures. Capture performance management documents on PERSAL. Assist with PMDS advice and guidance.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Organizational Development, Business Process and Change Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/ODBPRCM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Management Services, Production Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Work-Study, or Industrial and Organizational Psychology at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Perform organizational design services in the Fund. Develop, review and update business processes and SOPs. Support change management initiatives.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Legal Services
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/LS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Law or Paralegal Studies at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Provide legal advice and support under supervision of the Senior Legal Admin Officer. Support litigation handling on behalf of the Fund. Assist with drafting legal documents. Support processing of sections for benefit applications. Provide general legal administrative support.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Board Services and Case Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/BSCM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management or Office Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Assist with UIF national appeal cases referred by provinces. Support secretariat, administration and support services to the Board and its committees. Assist with enquiries referred to the Board. Assist with supply chain management and asset register maintenance.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Corporate Governance
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/CG2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Corporate Governance, Business Management, Administration, Auditing or Law at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support implementation of Corporate Governance Charters for Fund committees. Support research on corporate governance best practices. Assist in maintaining effectiveness of governance structures. Support legislative compliance and audit coordination.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Communication and Marketing
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/COM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Marketing Management, Media Studies, Web Graphic Design or Multimedia at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Administer marketing and events for the Fund. Support effective stakeholder relations. Assist in coordinating media relations. Assist in providing effective publications.
Email: [email protected] (Chief Director: Corporate Services)
- Position: Internship: Demand and Acquisition
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/DA2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Logistics Management, Purchasing Management or Procurement Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Render demand management services. Render acquisition management services. Render logistics management services.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Maintenance Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/MM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Property Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management or Business Administration at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Render facilities management services. Render office automation services. Render telecommunication and reception services.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Records Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/RM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Archives Records Management, Public Management, Public Administration or Information Science at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support implementation of record-keeping systems and control mechanisms. Support implementation of records management systems including storage and custody. Implement disposal of records per the National Archives and Records Services Act.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Asset and Fleet Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/AFM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Accounting, Logistics Management, Purchasing Management or Transport Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support fleet administration support services. Assist with assets administration support services. Assist in rendering travel services.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Revenue Management
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/REVM2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Accounting, Accountancy or Public Finance Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support maintenance of debtors accounts and collection of outstanding contributions. Assist with maintenance of SARS and sundry debtors records and follow-up on outstanding payments. Assist with allocating non-SARS unallocated electronic contributions to debtor accounts.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Budget
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/B2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Accounting Sciences, Financial Management or Commerce at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Administer effective budget process in the Fund. Support budget governance and compliance. Assist in preparing budget reports. Support external and internal reports.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Bank Reconciliation
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/BR2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems or Economics at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Administer manual and electronic bank reconciliation services. Support maintenance of bank accounts on the general ledger. Assist in identifying unauthorised and fraudulent transactions. Provide administrative support services.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: AP Claims Creditors
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/APCC2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance Management, Business Management, Economics or Auditing at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Administer daily payments of approved benefit claims to eligible beneficiaries. Support verification of open vouchers. Assist in gathering information for financial reports on benefit payments. Support validating beneficiary claims.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: AP Trade Creditors
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/APTC2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or Financial Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Process and pay internal and external invoices within 30 days of receipt. Provide administrative support for petty cash EFT. Reconcile the accounts payable sub-module against the general ledger. Process and pay DEL claims.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Labour Activation Programmes
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/LAP2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Project Management, Social Science, Risk Management, Auditing, Accounting or Legal at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Receive training on facilitation of approved training and skills programmes. Assist with administration of project progress against deliverables. Participate in awareness campaigns through publicity and media strategies. Provide general administrative support.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Compliance Services
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/CS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Accounting, Internal Auditing or Auditing at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Coordinate support to employer audit services in provincial offices. Administer debtor information and identify non-compliance. Coordinate declaration and contribution information. Facilitate evaluation and monitoring of employer audit services.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Business Operations Statistics
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/BOS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management or Operations Research at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support implementation of business operations statistics. Assist in analysing information collected in enquiries. Support maintenance of the business operations statistics database.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Provincial Support
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/PS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Operations Research, Public Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Administrative Management or Finance at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Assist with coordination of operation system support to Fund users. Support statistical information services for provincial operations. Provide administrative support for provincial operations.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Operation Systems Support Services
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/OSSS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Computer Science or Informatics at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Administer registration of new users on the operational system. Maintain user management on the operational system. Administer operational system calls logged.
Email: [email protected]
- Position: Internship: Declarations and Call Centre Services
- Ref: HR4/4/1/3/DCCS2026/UIF
Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Contact Centre Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Administration Management, Public Administration or Financial Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA. No experience required.
Duties: Support inbound and outbound call services. Support helpdesk services. Support maintenance of the employer database.
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 07 August 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in applications) and 23:59 (online applications)
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit only two documents for an online application: a completed new Z83 Application for Employment Form and an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV). These two documents must be combined into one PDF file and submitted as a single attachment. Files in ZIP, IMG, or JPEG format will not be accepted. The email subject line must clearly state the correct job title and reference number of the post being applied for, and the application must be sent to the correct email address listed for that post. Failure to follow these instructions will result in the application being disqualified.
Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form, which is available from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded from www.gov.za/documents. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered. A separate and fully completed Z83 form must be submitted for each advertised post. The form must be initialled where required and signed by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial, or sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification during the selection process.
All sections of the Z83 form, including Sections A, B, C, and D, must be completed in full. For Sections E, F, and G, applicants may write “Refer to CV” or “See attached” where space is limited. However, the question relating to conditions preventing re-appointment in Section F must be answered, and the declaration must be signed. At the application stage, only the completed and signed new Z83 form together with an updated, comprehensive CV detailing previous work experience, where applicable, are required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and any other supporting documents before or on the day of the interview, as instructed by Human Resources. Applicants with foreign qualifications who are not South African citizens or permanent residents must provide a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation report if shortlisted.
Applications submitted by fax, received after the closing date, or not complying with the advertised requirements will not be considered. Failure to submit all the required documents will result in the application being rejected. Correspondence will only be sent to shortlisted candidates. If no communication is received within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates, including members of the Senior Management Service (SMS), will be required to complete two pre-entry assessments. These include a practical assessment to evaluate technical and generic competencies relevant to the post, as well as an integrity assessment focusing on ethical conduct. Successful candidates will also undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record verification, citizenship verification, credit checks, qualification verification, and employment history verification.
By submitting an application, applicants consent to the collection, processing, and storage of their personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Personal information will be used solely for the recruitment process and will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised post. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, with the aim of promoting representativity and advancing equity based on race, gender, and disability.